Did You Forget to Renew? January 02, 2022 If you missed renewing your NFDA membership, it's not too late! You've told us how much you value the timely information and advocacy we provide. Now more than ever, your NFDA membership ensures that you have the resources necessary to succeed during these trying times. NFDA memb...
Happy Holidays – NFDA Office Closures December 30, 2021 “Let our New Year’s resolution be this: We will be there for one another as fellow members of humanity, in the finest sense of the word.” ~Göran Persson The NFDA Board of Directors and staff wish you and your family health, joy and peace in the New Year! Please note, the NFDA...
Resolve to Plan for Retirement in 2022 December 22, 2021 According to a recent NFDA survey, 34% of association members plan to retire within the next five years; however, 73% do not have a succession plan for their business. And, when asked what their biggest concerns are for retirement, healthcare, maintaining their standard of living and running out of ...
A Special Message from Randy Anderson and Christine Pepper December 21, 2021 NFDA deeply cares about you and your well-being. We are committed to supporting you so that you can be at your best, whether you’re serving grieving families or spending time with your own family and friends. Resources Noted in the Video Message: NFDA Work/Life Resouces Program: w...
Federal Appeals Court Reinstates OSHA Vaccine Mandate for Large Employers December 20, 2021 Late last week, a federal appeals court on Friday reinstated the Biden administration's vaccine-or-test mandate for businesses with at least 100 employees, a measure that impacts tens of millions of workers across the country. Click here to learn more. NFDA Endorsed Provider, SESCO Management...
NFDA Publishes Tenth Edition of The History of American Funeral Directing December 16, 2021 The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) has published the tenth edition of The History of American Funeral Directing by Robert W. Habenstein and William M. Lamers. This richly illustrated, 417-page book provides a comprehensive look at the history of funeral service in the United States fr...
NFDA Publishes Tenth Edition of The History of American Funeral Directing December 16, 2021 The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) has published the tenth edition of The History of American Funeral Directing by Robert W. Habenstein and William M. Lamers. This richly illustrated, 417-page book provides a comprehensive look at the history of funeral service in the United States fr...
FedEx and UPS Shipments Will Be More Expensive in 2022 December 10, 2021 FedEx and UPS raise their rates every year, but there are a few things that make 2022 unique. Demand for parcel services is at an all-time high thanks to the pandemic and all of its ripple effects. As a result, the announced average rate increase of 5.9% is notably higher than what we’ve seen ...
Funeral Service Foundation Golf Classic Raises a Record $151,000 December 10, 2021 An energetic sell-out crowd gathered on a sunny fall afternoon in October in celebration of the 21st annual Funeral Service Foundation Golf Classic, held in conjunction with the NFDA International Convention & Expo in Nashville. More than 50 firms and companies contributed to the annual event, r...
NFDA Submits Comments on Formaldehyde to EPA December 09, 2021 Yesterday, armed with positive results from a new formaldehyde exposure study commissioned by NFDA, we submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) presenting a strong case against restricting use of the chemical by funeral service professionals. Click here to read a spec...